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engineering apprentice Review

at Premier Foods

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Leasowe

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
currently we just support the engineers in there roles on site, weather that is going on jobs with them on reactive work and sometimes we are doing planned work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it has been enjoyable so far however i feel we will need more time to fully settle into the job role

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
we have spent lots of time in college learning new skills in fabrication such as turning and milling

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
some more instruction on college work would be helpful
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
we have received lots of support from the employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
they are very hit and miss as we are lacking some information that would be helpful for our college work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it has been very helpful in aspects of our role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
there are a few but i have not had the opportunity to get involved so far

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they have been very good employers so far
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
its not always about the academics as they value who you are just as much
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